A lion for the emperor, Sophie de Mullenheim ; translated by Janet Chevrier
Type
Label
A lion for the emperor, Sophie de Mullenheim ; translated by Janet Chevrier
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
novels
Main title
A lion for the emperor
Oclc number
1228008255
Responsibility statement
Sophie de Mullenheim ; translated by Janet Chevrier
Series statement
In the shadows of Rome, 2
Summary
Being a Christian in ancient Rome was very dangerous. To spread the faith and stay alive, you had to live in the shadows . . . Maximus and Aghiles join their friend Titus on his father's expedition to capture a magnificent lion in the forests of North Africa. After surviving the dangers of the hunt, the three friends face a perilous voyage back to Rome. Their mission: present Emperor Diocletian with a priceless beast that will be used to satisfy the pagan appetite for violence during games in the Colosseum. Follow their adventures as they forge priceless friendships-and discover the many secrets lurking in the shadows of the Rome
Target audience
pre adolescent